This just struck me as highly unlikely.

I was checking out this Dennis Dodd article regarding the college football season thus far, and under the section titled “Hot Seat”, I was not surprised to find Houston Nutt’s name. (He probably would’ve been first on the list last week, but thanks to Nebraska’s embarrassing loss Saturday, he got bumped to second.) However, the last part of his comments on the Arkansas job did surprise me:

Houston Nutt, Arkansas: Only the Paleozoic Era lasted longer than this guy on the hot seat. You have to feel sorry for Nutt. Some dope actually spent money to fly a banner over Razorback Stadium. “There’s Nuttin’ like being 0-2 in the SEC.”
Possible replacement: Tommy Tuberville.

Tuberville? Really? I think he would be a fine choice and certainly do a better job. And, granted, Tuberville is a native Arkansan, and it would be a return home for him. But he’s done well at Auburn and I wouldn’t see it as a step up for him. He would also be coaching his third different SEC West team. I’m not sure where Dodd gets his information - it may be credible, or it may be his own guess - but I just can’t see that happening. Arkansas had their shot at him in 1998 when he was still at Ole Miss, but chose Nutt instead. If he ever leaves Auburn on his own, I’d have to think he would be leaving the SEC as well.

But, hey, if he’s willing to listen, I’d be happy for UA to start talking…